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West Virginia whitewater - Gauley River, Webster County
Webster
county,
Confluence with Turkey Fork to Bolair section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 8.3 miles
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This stretch of Gauley River in West Virginia is 8.3 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. There's camping available near Gauley River. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The beautiful scenery of Webster County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the |
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stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The Confluence with Turkey
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Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the summertime months at Gauley River temperatures are frequently in the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 60's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Gauley River.
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makes Gauley River a wet place; July is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. There is a wonderful hiking trail in the neighborhood of Gauley River called the Twin Branch Trail, and nearby you discover the Turkey Mountain Trail which is a perfect hiking trail.
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Gauley River, Confluence with Turkey Fork to Bolair road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
I-II
Length:
8.3
miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.42166
Longitude: -80.36028
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.43861
Longitude: -80.43917
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Clarksburg, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Gauley River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Gauley River. |
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Elk River - Back Fork, Webster
County
, 4 miles away, Class II+ - 5.8 miles long (Big Sycamore to Webster Springs) |
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Elk River, Webster
County
, 4 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 11.6 miles long (Bergoo to Webster Springs) |
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Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Three Forks of Williams to Gauley River) |
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Gauley River, Webster
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bolair to Donaldson) |
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Elk River, Randolph/Webster
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 11.8 miles long (Elk Springs to Bergoo) |
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Grassy Creek, Webster
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Orndoff Church to confluence with Right Fork of Holly River Close to Diana) |
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Elk River - Back Fork, Webster
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Confluence of Sugar Creek to Big Sycamore) |
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Elk River, Webster
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III - 17.3 miles long (Webster Springs to CR7) |
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Gauley River, Webster
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Confluence with South Fork to confluence with Turkey Fork) |
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Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 11 miles long (Tea Creek to Three Forks of Williams) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Gauley River:
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Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 29 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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The Homestead, Virginia
, 44 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Winterplace, West Virginia
, 67 miles away, 603 vertical feet |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 74 miles away, 850 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 77 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Wisp, Maryland
, 94 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Wintergreen, Virginia
, 104 miles away, 1003 vertical feet |
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Massanutten, Virginia
, 114 miles away, 1100 vertical feet |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 115 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 115 miles away, 750 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Gauley River:
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Sutton - Days Inn Flatwoods, Sutton
, 23 miles away |
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Gassaway, Gassaway
, 27 miles away |
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Stonewall Resort, Roanoke
, 29 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville
, 31 miles away |
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Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville
, 31 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Gauley River:
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Twin Branch Trail, Webster County
, 4 miles away |
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Turkey Mountain Trail, Webster County
, 4 miles away |
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Little Fork Trail, Webster County
, 6 miles away |
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Lick Branch Trail, Webster County
, 7 miles away |
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Snakeden Trail, Webster County
, 8 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Gauley River:
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Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV
, 60 miles away |
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Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV
, 60 miles away |
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29 miles away
